Alan Kohler AM

Alan Kohler AM is one of Australia’s most respected financial journalists and business commentators, with more than five decades covering the economy, markets and business. Beginning his career as a cadet at The Australian during the Poseidon boom, Alan went on to become editor of both the Australian Financial Review and The Age, and a columnist for the AFR, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.

For almost 30 years he has been a familiar face on the ABC, first as business editor of 7.30, host of Inside Business, and now as the nightly finance presenter on ABC News, where his signature graphs have become an Australian institution. He also co-founded Eureka Report and Business Spectator, and today writes for the ABC, Intelligent Investor, and co-hosts the Money Café podcast.

In 2019, Alan was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the media as a finance journalist and commentator.

As a keynote speaker, Alan offers unparalleled insight into the forces shaping our financial future. He speaks on finance, the economy, stockmarkets, and the stories behind the headlines, drawing on decades of experience and an insider’s perspective on how policy, politics and global events ripple through markets and businesses.

AI, Productivity and the Balance Sheet

For leaders and executives seeking to understand the true impact of AI on business and productivity.  Learn the economics of AI adoption, where real AI ROI will emerge in the next 24-36 months, a step-by-step pragmatic adoption model with guardrails and metrics, key risks (legal, data, IP and reputational change), and workforce planning strategies (for skills, roles and redeployment).

Australia Now – Policy, Productivity and the Real Drivers of Growth

Alan has a gift for turning complex trends into clear, actionable insights. He offers a trusted, big-picture view of Australia’s economic future.  In this keynote, Alan connects the dots between policy, demographics, housing, technology and productivity. He explains the scenarios business leaders need to plan for — and how decisions made by government affect the markets, margins and investment.

Markets, Money & You – Cutting Through Noise to Make Better Capital Decisions

Alan Kohler is a trusted voice in finance through decades of reporting, analysis, and commentary for the ABC, The Australian Financial Review, and The Age. In this keynote, he brings that experience directly to the boardroom.  With his signature graphs, straight-talking style, and wealth of experience, Alan shows leaders how to cut through the confusion of financial markets, and provides practical frameworks for boards, executives and investors to make smarter, more resilient decisions.